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RockFest at Emerald Village

Bring your friends and enjoy RockFest at Emerald Village, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Little Switzerland, NC. Celebrate the gem and mineral heritage of the mountains in the spectacular home of 12 historic mines! There will be great food and live music, with performances by the Typical Mountain Boys, Broke Holler, and the […]

Chimney Rock Park – Music on the Deck with Riyen Roots

Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United States

Enjoy views of the Rocky Broad River and local acoustic music from Riyen Roots while relishing the taste of specially-crafted buffet items inspired by the region.

ArborEvenings

Relax and unwind at the Arboretum’s new “ArborEvenings” after hours series. Held every Thursday, April – October, from 6 to 9 p.m., visitors will see the Arboretum’s gardens come to light after dark while enjoying delicious food and tasty beverages, including beer and wine, in one of Asheville’s most beautiful natural settings. On the last […]

Standard Parking Fees Apply

Upper French Broad Riverfest

Champion Park 6 Main Street , Rosman, NC, United States

A free, family-oriented festival takes place riverside at Rosman’s Champion Park. Enjoy food trucks, music and lots of games and activities for kids – including tubing rides, archery, fishing, a scavenger hunt, live reptiles, balloons, face painting and more! Come watch the start of the 20-mile Hellbender Paddle Relay sponsored by Headwaters Outfitters, visit with […]

FREE

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

ArborEvenings

Relax and unwind at the Arboretum’s new “ArborEvenings” after hours series. Held every Thursday, April – October, from 6 to 9 p.m., visitors will see the Arboretum’s gardens come to light after dark while enjoying delicious food and tasty beverages, including beer and wine, in one of Asheville’s most beautiful natural settings. On the last […]

Standard Parking Fees Apply

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

Friday Night Concert – Raven & Red

Historic Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, NC, United States

Bring your favorite lawn chair, your sweetheart and family, and come out for our FREE summer concerts on the Historic Courthouse Square in downtown Hayesville.  No registration or tickets required.  Red Bucket Donations appreciated. Food and beverage service available at 6 pm and music gets underway at 7 pm.

FREE

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

Pickin’ on the Square

Historic Courthouse Square in Hendersonville First and Main Streets , Hendersonville, NC, United States

A nostalgic return to the days of fiddles, old timey banjo, mountain songs, solo flat footers and the native big circle dance of the region inviting participants, all on the courthouse steps on summer Saturday evenings in downtown Hendersonville. Impromptu Jam sessions of supporting musicians can spill out around the courthouse square. Join in or […]

FREE

We welcome submission of Western North Carolina events focused on our heritage themes of mountain music, crafts, foodways, outdoors and Cherokee culture. Please submit two weeks in advance.

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